The Institute Of Physics
Notable UK charityImplementation of various projects aimed to promote the advancement and dissemination of a knowledge and education in the science of physics, pure and applied.Communicating importance of physics to all audiences, increasing awareness of and participation in physics.Maintaining and increasing membership.
Activities & Mission
Implementation of various projects aimed to promote the advancement and dissemination of a knowledge and education in the science of physics, pure and applied.Communicating importance of physics to all audiences, increasing awareness of and participation in physics.Maintaining and increasing membership.
Grants
The Institute Of Physics makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Total spending (2025)
- £82,039,000
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- other defined groups and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, education and training and arts, culture, heritage, or science
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 61% of UK Research charities with income over £10M (sample: 46). How is this calculated?
Higher than 83% of UK Research charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 96% of UK Research charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £85,262,000 | £82,039,000 | £81,271,000 | £81,398,000 | £81,398,000 | 674 / 1119 |
| 2024 | £82,384,000 | £83,759,000 | £82,997,000 | £77,754,000 | £77,754,000 | 677 / 1080 |
| 2023 | £71,921,000 | £77,965,000 | £77,712,000 | £74,406,000 | £74,406,000 | 625 / 1111 |
| 2022 | £74,883,000 | £76,855,000 | £75,435,000 | £79,630,000 | £75,822,000 | 582 / 1130 |
| 2021 | £78,795,000 | £76,949,000 | £68,345,000 | £83,680,000 | £83,773,000 | 575 / 1634 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Institute Of Physics
What does The Institute Of Physics do?
Implementation of various projects aimed to promote the advancement and dissemination of a knowledge and education in the science of physics, pure and applied.Communicating importance of physics to all audiences, increasing awareness of and participation in physics.Maintaining and increasing membership.
How much income did The Institute Of Physics report in 2025?
The Institute Of Physics reported total income of £85.26m and reported expenditure of £82.04m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Institute Of Physics?
The Institute Of Physics has a program ratio of 95.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% of UK Research charities with income over £10M (sample of 46 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Institute Of Physics registered as a charity?
The Institute Of Physics was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 March 1986 as charity number 293851. It has been registered for 40 years.
Who runs The Institute Of Physics?
The Institute Of Physics is governed by a board of 19 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Paul John Arton Howarth CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Institute Of Physics operate?
The Institute Of Physics operates across 6 areas, including Ireland, Kenya, Northern Ireland and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Institute Of Physics a registered charity?
Yes — The Institute Of Physics is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 293851.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
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